SI-5N30A-001-00

General Safety Information • FD-M780 / M781 • FD-M781-D Install the inner hole cover by turning it
as shown in the illustration until it
Inner hole cover After taking up the initial slack in the cable, re-secure to the front
derailleur as shown in the illustration.
Install the front derailleur as shown in the
illustration. At this time, adjust the position of stops. Normal type Top route type
WARNING the front derailleur while installing it so that Do not turn it any further than this,
there is a clearance of 1 - 3 mm between the otherwise it may damage the thread
• Be careful not to let the cuffs of your clothes get caught in the chain while riding, otherwise you may fall off on the cover.
the bicycle. chain guide outer plate and the maximum outer
diameter of the larger chainring. Pull
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. Loose, worn or damaged
parts may cause the bicycle to fall over and serious injury may occur as a result. We strongly recommend Pull
only using genuine Shimano replacement parts.
Pro-Set alignment
• Obtain and read the service instructions carefully prior to installing the parts. If adjustments are not block
carried out correctly, the chain may come off and this may cause you to fall off the bicycle which could result
in serious injury. Cutting the outer casing
• Read these Technical Service Instructions carefully, and keep them in a safe place for later reference. Chain guide outer plate When cutting the outer casing, cut the
Clearance: opposite end to the end with the marking. 3. Top adjustment
1~3mm Tightening torque : After cutting the outer casing, make the Set so that the clearance
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.} end round so that the inside of the hole between the chain guide outer
Note
• This front derailleur is for triple front chainwheel use only. It cannot be used with the double front has a uniform diameter. plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5
chainwheel, as the shifting points do not match. Outer end cap mm.
• If gear shifting operations do not feel smooth, wash the derailleur and lubricate all moving parts. 155.5mm* Attach the same outer
• If the amount of looseness in the links is so great that adjustment is not possible, you should replace the Pro-Set gauge 42T end cap to the cut end of Chain position
Top adjustment
derailleur. the outer casing. FD-M780 screw
Maximum outer diameter Smallest Largest
• When the chain is in the position shown in the illustration, the Fig.1 Fig.2 sprocket chainring FD-M780-E
chain may contact the front chainrings or front derailleur and Chain guide
outer plate
generate noise. If the noise is a problem, shift the chain onto Front FD-M781
the next-larger rear sprocket or the one after if the chain is in chainrings FD-M781-D Chain
• FD-M780 / FD-M780-E
the position shown in Figure 1. Shift the chain onto the next- FD-M780-E (Models without BB plate)
smaller sprocket or the one after if it is in the position shown in Rear 159.5mm*
Set the height of the front derailleur. The flat Use an 8 mm spanner or a 4 mm Allen key to tighten the wire
Figure 2. sprockets 42T
• For frames with suspension, the chain stay angle will vary
section of the chain guide outer plate should fixing bolt. 4. Adjustment of the intermediate
depending on whether the bicycle is being ridden or not being
be directly above and parallel to the largest chainring
chainring. Secure using a 5 mm allen key. < Normal type > < Top route type > When carrying out adjustment, set the
ridden. When the bicycle is not being ridden and the chain is positioned on the largest/larger chainring and
on the smallest sprocket, the chain guide outer plate of the front derailleur may touch the chain. chain to the largest sprocket, and at the
Chainwheel (largest chainring) 155.5 mm / 159.5 mm* front, set the chain to the intermediate
• Shimano does not provide the bottom bracket mount fixing bolts. (From bottom bracket
• For smooth operation, use the specified outer casing and the bottom bracket cable guide. center) chainring. Adjust using the outer casing
• Parts are not guaranteed against natural wear or deterioration resulting from normal use. adjustment barrel so that the clearance
• For maximum performance we highly recommend Shimano lubricants and maintenance products. Chain guide * The installation height will vary depending on the 8 mm spanner between the chain guide inner plate
• For any questions regarding methods of installation, adjustment, maintenance or operation, please contact a
position of the frame washer. and the chain is 0 - 0.5 mm. Chain guide
inner plate
Tightening torque :
professional bicycle dealer. 5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.} Chain
• Be sure to read the service instructions for the Front Drive System in conjunction with these service
instructions. Chain position
Note: Largest Intermediate
Models without BB plate Pass the cable through as sprocket chainring
shown in the illustration.
• FD-M780-E Bottom bracket mount fixing bolt
Note: Shimano does not provide Wire fixing bolt
the bottom bracket mount
fixing bolts. Outer casing adjustment barrel

5. Troubleshooting chart
SI-5N30A-001 Technical Service Instructions 4 mm Allen key
After completion of steps 1 - 4, move the shifting lever to check the
Bottom bracket
mount shifting. (This also applies if shifting becomes difficult during use.)
Bracket
• FD-M781 If the chain falls to the crank Tighten the top adjustment screw
FD-M780 / FD-M780-E Front derailleur
< Normal type > < Top route type >
side.
If shifting is difficult from the
clockwise (about 1/4 turn).
Loosen the top adjustment screw
Example: When using an Allen key

FD-M781 / FD-M781-D Tightening torque :

5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.}
intermediate chainring to the
largest chainring.
counterclockwise
(about 1/8 turn).
If shifting is difficult from the Loosen the low adjustment screw
intermediate chainring to the counterclockwise
smallest chainring. (about 1/4 turn).
SIS Adjustment If the chain does not shift
smoothly from the intermediate
Turn the outer casing adjustment
barrel about 1/4 of a turn
Specifications Be sure to follow the sequence described below. chainring to the largest chainring counterclockwise.
Note: even though the top adjustment
X = Available * If the bicycle has rear suspension, first check the recommended segment position according to
Pass the cable through as bolt has been adjusted.
the owner's manual for the bicycle. Next, use a fixing band or similar to set the rear suspension to shown in the illustration.
Model number FD-M780 FD-M780-E FD-M781 FD-M781-D the recommended stroke for the rear suspension, and then adjust the front derailleur. If the chain does not shift Turn the outer casing adjustment
5 mm Allen key
Normal type X
smoothly from the intermediate barrel about 1/4 of a turn
1. Low adjustment FD-M781 Wire fixing bolt chainring to the smallest clockwise.
Top route type X First remove the Pro-Set alignment block. FD-M781-D chainring even though the low
Next, set so that the clearance between the chain guide inner adjustment bolt has been
Front chainwheel tooth difference 18T adjusted.
plate and the chain is 0 - 0.5 mm. FD-M780
Min. difference between top and intermediate 10T FD-M780-E
If there is interference between Tighten the top adjustment screw
Front derailleur installation band diameter S, M, L – S, M, L – the chain and the front derailleur clockwise (about 1/8 turn).
Pro-Set alignment
Chain position • FD-M781-D inner plate at the largest
Chainstay angle (a) 66° - 69° block
chainring.
Largest Smallest < Normal type > < Top route type >
Applicable chain line 50 mm Chain guide
sprocket chainring inner plate If there is interference between Loosen the top adjustment screw
Applicable front chainwheel For triple chainwheel only (42-32-24T) the chain and the front derailleur counterclockwise
Chain (about 1/8 turn).
outer plate at the largest
chainring.
Low adjustment If the intermediate chainring is Loosen the outer casing
screw skipped when shifting from the adjustment barrel
Installation of the front derailleur largest chainring. counterclockwise (1 or 2 turns).
2. Connecting and securing the inner cable
If there is interference between Tighten the outer casing
For bracket type Front Derailleur Switch the mode converter to the 3x (triple mode) position, the chain and front derailleur adjustment barrel clockwise
Install as shown in the illustration. and then check the lowest position. Operate lever B two Note: inner plate when the rear (1 or 2 turns).
Front Chainwheel times or more to set the lever to the lowest position. Pass the cable through as sprocket is shifted to the largest
Remove the inner hole cover, and install the cable. shown in the illustration. sprocket when the chainwheel is
Bolt 5 mm Allen key at the intermediate chainring
1, 2 Tightening torque : position.
Wire fixing bolt
35 - 50 N·m {305 - 435 in. lbs.}
If the chain falls to the bottom Tighten the low adjustment screw
Mode converter bracket side. clockwise (about 1/2 turn).
3 Tightening torque :
5 - 7 N·m {44 - 60 in. lbs.} Lever (B) If the lever is stiff when shifting Loosen the top adjustment screw
from the intermediate chainring counterclockwise (about 1/4
Adapter Adapter Inner cable
Tightening torque : to the largest chainring. turn).
Inner hole cover
6 - 7 N·m {52 - 60 in. lbs.}
Mode select switch

Note:
When installing the components to carbon frame/handle bar surfaces, verify with the manufacturer of the carbon
frame/parts for their recommendation on tightening torque in order to prevent over tightening that can cause
damage to the carbon material and/or under tightening that can cause lack of fixing strength for the components.
Note:
Do not force the mode select switch to turn. If you force it to One Holland, Irvine, California 92618, U.S.A. Phone: +1-949-951-5003 Industrieweg 24, 8071 CT Nunspeet, The Netherlands Phone: +31-341-272222 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan
turn, it will break.
* Service Instructions in further languages are available at : http://techdocs.shimano.com
Please note: specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice. (English) © Dec. 2010 by Shimano Inc. XBC SZK Printed in Japan.